2016 Toyota Land Cruiser launched and our First Impressions

Al Futtaim Motors held a media event for the official launch of the all-new 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser. This ‘refreshed’ model includes the following changes:

- New look; primarily redesigned front and rear end

- 8 speed automatic transmission

- Wireless charging pad

- 2 new interior colors available

- Pre collision system

- Radar cruise control

- Lane Departure Warning

- Automatic High Beam

- Rear Cross Traffic Alert

- Blind Spot Monitor

- Rear entertainment system can now stream media from smartphones

The performance of the car remains the same and so do the trim levels. The car is available in 3 engine options i.e. 4.0 / 4.6 / 5.7 – where the 5.7L comes standard with 8 speed gearbox.

First Impressions

Toyota held a rather short 20 mins media drive for us to get a taste of how the new LC performs. Here are my initial thoughts:

- It feels wider than the previous generation

- More spacious

- 8 speed gearbox is smooth

- The steering is heavy which is desirable in a heavy car

- Acceleration is about the same as before

- Better to drive on road with lowered suspension

- Brakes are spongy 

- The new look is spot on. I love it.

Please stay tuned for a full fledged review. For more information, please visit the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser guide.